Average Bathroom Remodel Cost in 2026 (By Size, Scope & State)
Averages are useful right up until they aren't. Here's the 2026 national average, and the four numbers that actually predict your price.
The average bathroom remodel cost in the US in 2026 is about $16,800. That number is real, but it's also a blend of $4,500 powder rooms and $60,000 primary suites — so let's break it into averages you can actually use.
Average by Bathroom Size
- Half bath / powder room: $6,400 average
- Small full bath under 40 sq ft: $13,200 average
- Standard hall bath 40–60 sq ft: $16,800 average
- Large or primary bath 80+ sq ft: $34,500 average
Average by Scope Tier
- Cosmetic refresh: $5,200
- Mid-range replacement, same layout: $17,000
- Upscale, same layout: $31,000
- Gut with layout change: $42,000
Average by State (Mid-Range Hall Bath)
- California: $22,400 · New York: $23,100 · Massachusetts: $21,700
- Washington: $20,300 · Colorado: $18,600 · Illinois: $18,200
- Florida: $16,100 · Arizona: $15,800 · Texas: $15,400
- Georgia: $14,900 · Ohio: $14,200 · Alabama: $13,300
Averages are a starting point. Get a number for your actual bathroom.
Open the Bathroom Remodel Cost CalculatorThe Four Numbers That Predict Your Price
- Square footage of the floor — drives tile, waterproofing and labor hours.
- Number of fixtures being relocated — each one is $2,500–$5,000.
- Tile square footage on walls, which is often triple the floor area.
- Your metro labor index, which swings the total by ±30%.
Are You Above or Below Average? Quick Check
You'll come in below average if you keep the layout, use a stock vanity, tile only the wet walls and live outside a coastal metro. You'll come in above if you're moving the toilet, adding a curbless shower with a linear drain, or specifying slab-look large-format porcelain that needs a leveling system and a slower setter.
FAQ
What is the average cost of a small bathroom remodel?
About $13,200 in 2026 for a full bath under 40 square feet with mid-range finishes and no layout change. Cosmetic-only refreshes on the same footprint average closer to $5,200.
Why is my quote higher than the national average?
Usually one of three reasons: you're in a high-cost metro, your scope includes moving plumbing, or your tile selection is labor-intensive. Ask the contractor to price a same-layout alternate so you can see the delta.
Has bathroom remodel cost gone up in 2026?
Yes, but modestly. Material prices flattened compared to 2023–2024, while skilled trade labor rose roughly 4–6% year over year, pushing the national average up about 3%.
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